I would want to be sure that Hyundai had the bearing issues fixed before I looked at them seriously.I am actually wondering if the Hyundai Ioniq 5 to be honest. I would like to stick with the ID.4 but our little Jetta might not corporate.
Not sure how connecting rod bearing issues in a gasoline engine would have any meaning for an electric motor powered vehicle. For now, since I want AWD my top contender is the ID.4 with Ioniq 5 a potential strong contender depending on features, price, delivery dates, etc. Will do a comparision of both when Ioniq is announced.I would want to be sure that Hyundai had the bearing issues fixed before I looked at them seriously.
Apparently they are having issues with bearings in the electric motor drive train.Not sure how connecting rod bearing issues in a gasoline engine would have any meaning for an electric motor powered vehicle. For now, since I want AWD my top contender is the ID.4 with Ioniq 5 a potential strong contender depending on features, price, delivery dates, etc. Will do a comparision of both when Ioniq is announced.
Ah, hadn't seen that. Maybe their ICE and electric motor bearings are all coming from the same faulty manufacturer.Apparently they are having issues with bearings in the electric motor drive train.
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Owners Say Hyundai And Kia Isn't Dealing Well With Electric Motor Issue
Owners are accusing Hyundai and Kia of concealing bearing issues respectively with their E710 and E700 electric motors.insideevs.com
I had a Hyundai Kona Electric with this same issue. A consistent clicking sound at low speeds. I got it checked a couple of times and the dealerships would say its an expected noise from an ev. Eventually they had to buy back the car after a failed battery software update.Apparently they are having issues with bearings in the electric motor drive train.
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Owners Say Hyundai And Kia Isn't Dealing Well With Electric Motor Issue
Owners are accusing Hyundai and Kia of concealing bearing issues respectively with their E710 and E700 electric motors.insideevs.com
Wow, not good for Hyundai/Kia. I would avoid Hyundai/Kia because of brake problems from their inception to now.I had a Hyundai Kona Electric with this same issue. A consistent clicking sound at low speeds. I got it checked a couple of times and the dealerships would say its an expected noise from an ev. Eventually they had to buy back the car after a failed battery software update.
Received a text from my dealer in McKinney with the same info. Not sure what "shortly thereafter" means though.I received email from Dallas, TX area dealer yesterday. They wrote that they expect ID4 1st edition orders to roll out in March, and Pro editions to arrive shortly thereafter.